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Measles IgG (immunity screen)

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top,

 

Turnaround Time: 4 days

Detection of measles IgG to determine immunity (past infection or vaccination)

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable

Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis